Photos: Donegal’s best honoured at 2024 Sports Star awards

Donegal’s finest sporting figures were celebrated at last night’s Donegal Sports Star awards.

A capacity crowd filled the Mount Errigal Hotel as the best and brightest sportspeople from the county were awarded for their endeavours over the past year.

All photos are credited to Joe Boland of NW Newspix.

Gavin Cullen (Cockhill Celtic) receiving the Team of the Year award from Special Guest Jim McGuinness at the Donegal Sports Star Awards. (NW Newspix)

Richard Kerr, Kilmacrennan, receiving his Motor Cycling award at Donegal Sports Star Awards from Special Guest Jim McGuinness. (NW Newspix)

Caolan McFadden receiving the Youth award from Special Guest Jim McGuinness at the Donegal Sports Star Awards. (NW Newspix)

Deborah Bonner of Donegal Dragons receiving the Special Achievement award from Special Guest Jim McGuinness at the Donegal Sports Star Awards. (NW Newspix)

Deborah Bonner and the crew of Donegal Dragons who received the Special Achievement award at the Donegal Sports Star Awards. (NW Newspix)

Members of Gartan Open Water Swimmers North Channel Swim Team receiving the BRENDAN MCDAID MEMORIAL SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT award from Special Guest Jim McGuinness at the Donegal Sports Star Awards. (NW Newspix)

Rachel Cartan, receiving the Donegal Sports Star Equestrian award from John McLaughlin, (Donegal Co Co CEO) on behalf of her Oisin Orr. (NW Newspix)

Rosie Meehan., receiving the Donegal Sports Star Award Cycling award from John McLaughlin, (Donegal Co Co CEO) on behalf of her son Jamie. (NW Newspix)

Gerard Porter, receiving the Donegal Sports Star Darts award from John McLaughlin, (Donegal Co Co CEO) on behalf of Adrian Devine, Buncrana. (NW Newspix)

Naomi Darragh., receiving Donegal Sports Star Award from John McLaughlin, (Donegal Co Co CEO) on behalf of her daughter Darragh) who was the winner in the Badminton section. (NW Newspix)

Erin McCole, (Ulster Karate-Do Federation), receiving her award at Donegal Sports Star Awards from Special Guest Jim McGuinness. (NW Newspix)

Gerry Gilmore, (Setanta), receiving his award at Donegal Sports Star Awards from Special Guest Jim McGuinness. (NW Newspix)

Wendy Patterson, Raphoe Hockey Club, receiving her award at Donegal Sports Star Awards from Special Guest Jim McGuinness. (NW Newspix)

Oisin Gallen, Sean MacCumhaills, receiving his award at Donegal Sports Star Award from Special Guest Jim McGuinness. (NW Newspix)

Cora Rooney, (Enniskillen Lakelanders), receiving the Swimming award at Donegal Sports Star Awards from Committee Chairperson Grace Boyle, (NW Newspix)

Amy Greenberg, receiving the Surfing award on behalf of her sister Bea Greenberg, (Donegal Bay Board Riders) at Donegal Sports Star Awards from Committee Chairperson Grace Boyle, (NW Newspix)

Erin McLaughlin, (Peamount United), receiving the Soccer award at Donegal Sports Star Awards from Committee Chairperson Grace Boyle, (NW Newspix)

Orlagh McLean, (Lough Swilly Sea Angling Club), receiving the Sea Angling award at Donegal Sports Star Awards from Committee Chairperson Grace Boyle, (NW Newspix)

Mick McGrath, receiving the Rugby award at Donegal Sports Star Awards on behalf of his daughter Sadhbh from Committee Chairperson Grace Boyle, (NW Newspix)

Michael O’Boyle, (Loughros Point Rowing Club, Ardara), receiving is award at Donegal Sports Star Awards from Committee Chairperson Grace Boyle, (NW Newspix)

Alan Patterson, Killygordon receiving the Para Athletic award at Donegal Sports Star Awards from Special Guest Jim McGuinness. (NW Newspix)

Dervla Mulhern receiving the International Recognition award on behalf of Donegal Short Mat Bowls Team from Special Guest Jim McGuinness at the Donegal Sports Star Awards. (NW Newspix)

Michelle McDaid (Crana College) receiving the Secondary School Sports Teacher award from Special Guest Jim McGuinness at the Donegal Sports Star Awards. (NW Newspix)

Geraldine Mullen and Geraldine McPartland (Loreto Secondary School Letterkenny) receiving the Secondary School Sports award from Special Guest Jim McGuinness at the Donegal Sports Star Awards. (NW Newspix)

Cairan Gallagher (Scoil Naomh Fiachra, Illistrin, Letterkenny) receiving the Primary School Sports teacher award from Special Guest Jim McGuinness at the Donegal Sports Star Awards. (NW Newspix)

representatives of St. Aengus N.S., Bridgend receiving the Large Primary School Sports award from Special Guest Jim McGuinness at the Donegal Sports Star Awards. (NW Newspix)

A representative of Scoil Mhuire, Doire Beaga receiving the Small Primary Schoolr award from Special Guest Jim McGuinness at the Donegal Sports Star Awards. (NW Newspix)

Brendan McHugh, receiving the Motor Sports award on behalf of Ryan McHugh and Declan Boyle at Donegal Sports Star Awards from Special Guest Jim McGuinness. (NW Newspix)

 

 

Photos: Donegal’s best honoured at 2024 Sports Star awards was last modified: January 27th, 2024 by Staff Writer

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